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Ibrahimovic and Henry honour Neymar after his sudden international retirement

Brazilian football icon Neymar announced his immediate retirement from international football following Brazil's 2-1 World Cup 2026 Round of 16 loss to Norway. The forward ends his national team career as Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 80 goals across a 16-year stint. His international journey included appearances at four World Cups and a landmark Olympic gold medal. Football legends Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry, both working as pundits, paid heartfelt tributes to Neymar. The two praised his technical brilliance, his influence on the game, and the enduring legacy he leaves behind in world football.

Three Arrested, Including Relatives, in Rs 29 Lakh Hyderabad House Burglary

Hyderabad police have cracked a major house burglary case involving the theft of Rs 29 lakh. Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the crime. Among those apprehended are relatives of the victim, indicating an insider angle to the case. The arrests mark a swift resolution to what was considered a significant residential theft in the city.

Delhi Man Arrested After Newlywed Wife Found Dead in Dowry Case

A Delhi woman named Akriti, who worked as a sales executive at a private company in Chhatarpur, was found dead at a residential society in Lodhi Colony. The location was approximately 10 kilometres from her home in Pushp Vihar. Following the incident, authorities arrested her husband in connection with a dowry-related case. The case highlights ongoing concerns about dowry-linked violence against women in India.

Landslide Buries Five Houses in Pune, Families Feared Trapped

A landslide struck Pune after a section of a hill collapsed, burying approximately five houses. Several families are believed to be trapped under the debris, though the exact number of affected individuals remains unclear. Officials confirmed the incident amid ongoing monsoon conditions in the region. Rescue and assessment efforts are underway to determine the full extent of the disaster.

Jharkhand HC overturns ganja conviction, rules seized substance was legal bhang

A Jharkhand man serving a seven-year sentence for possessing 11 kg of suspected ganja has had his conviction overturned by the High Court. The court determined that the seized substance was bhang, not ganja. Unlike ganja and charas, bhang is explicitly excluded from the definition of cannabis under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Since bhang's possession does not constitute an offense under the Act, the court declared the original conviction illegal.

Karur stampede case: SC to hear plea alleging TVK ministers 'influencing' witnesses

Henderson Hospitalised With Wrist Injury After England's 3-2 Win Over Mexico

England midfielder Jordan Henderson suffered a serious wrist injury following the team's 3-2 World Cup victory against Mexico. The injury occurred when Henderson fell awkwardly from advertising hoardings during post-match celebrations. He was rushed to hospital as a result of the incident. Manager Thomas Tuchel described the injury as 'really bad' while also praising his side's resilience. England had fought back despite playing with ten men to secure their place in the quarterfinals.

Film 'Satluj' Pulled from ZEE5 Over National Security Concerns, Say Sources

The film 'Satluj', originally titled 'Punjab 95', was released on the OTT platform ZEE5 on July 3 after years of delays and controversies. The movie was subsequently taken down from the platform shortly after its release. Government sources indicated that the film could potentially be misused by anti-India forces, citing national security concerns as the reason for its removal. The film had already faced a prolonged controversy before its release, which led to its title being changed from 'Punjab 95' to 'Satluj'.

Seaplane With 8 Aboard Crash-Lands in New York's East River, All Rescued

A seaplane carrying eight people made an emergency crash landing in New York City's East River, triggering an immediate rescue operation. The pilot had issued a Mayday call prior to the incident. Upon impact, the aircraft partially capsized after a wing strut reportedly broke during the hard landing. All eight occupants were brought safely to shore, though two suffered minor injuries. Bystanders were among the first to respond and assist before emergency services arrived.

Trump Renews Spat With Italy's Meloni Before NATO Summit Over G7 Photo Claim

A public dispute between US President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has resurfaced ahead of an upcoming NATO summit. The friction began after Trump claimed last week that Meloni repeatedly asked him for a photo during the recent G7 summit. Trump suggested she had begged for the picture, a characterization that sparked the feud between the two leaders. The episode has drawn attention given that Meloni had previously been considered one of Trump's ideological allies in Europe.

India calls Pakistan's Khawaja Asif 'mentally unstable' over remarks on PM Modi

India has sharply rebuked Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif after he made controversial remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Indian government sources described Asif's comments as a reflection of ignorance and indicative of the poor state of Pakistan's political leadership. Officials questioned how someone making such remarks could be entrusted with a senior ministerial role. The sources, speaking to news agency ANI, said Asif's statements were driven by envy and hate speech rather than informed opinion.

Rupee falls 10 paise to 85.28 as strong dollar, geopolitical risks weigh

The Indian rupee opened the week weaker, declining 10 paise against the US dollar to trade at 85.28. A broadly stronger dollar and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties were the primary drivers of the currency's decline. Despite potentially supportive factors such as lower global oil prices, the rupee was unable to recover, reflecting fragility in the currency market. Indian equity markets, however, bucked the trend, with key stock indices rising more than 0.4% at the open.

Odisha Releases Draft Electoral Rolls, Removes Over 20 Lakh Voter Names

Odisha has published its draft electoral rolls following the enumeration phase of a Special Intensive Revision exercise. The process resulted in the deletion of more than 20 lakh names from the voter list. The revision is part of a structured effort to clean up and update the state's voter registry. Such exercises are conducted periodically to remove duplicate, deceased, or otherwise ineligible voters from official rolls.

Prithvi Shaw's fiancée posts cryptic story amid cheating rumours online

Akriti Agarwal, fiancée of Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw, posted a cryptic Instagram Story reading 'Misunderstood by many!', intensifying speculation about their relationship. The post came after a separate viral social media update that many interpreted as a hint at betrayal. Despite the online chatter, the couple remains engaged and continues to follow each other on social media. Neither Shaw nor Agarwal has issued any official statement addressing the rumours. Shaw, for his part, appears focused on staging a comeback in professional cricket.

PM Modi Pays Tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Calls Him Symbol of Courage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Syama Prasad Mookerjee, describing him as a timeless example of courage and national service. Modi shared his thoughts through a blog post marking the occasion. In the tribute, the PM noted that despite being born into a life of privilege, Mookerjee chose to dedicate himself to serving the nation. Modi's remarks highlighted the enduring legacy of the nationalist leader and his contribution to India's political and social fabric.

Perplexity CEO claims Microsoft engineered office work dependency to sell software

Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas made a provocative claim about Microsoft's business strategy during an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience. He argued that Bill Gates deliberately pursued a vision of placing a PC on every desk to make workers dependent on Microsoft software. According to Srinivas, this approach was driven by software sales rather than design innovation, training generations of employees to rely on tools like Word and Excel. The strategy, he suggested, effectively created the modern 9-to-5 office worker as a byproduct of Microsoft's profit model.

Brazil exit World Cup as Norway win 2-1; Neymar retires from international football

Norway defeated five-time champions Brazil 2-1, ending their World Cup campaign. Erling Haaland scored twice to secure the victory for Norway. Neymar converted a late penalty for Brazil, but it was not enough to change the outcome. The match marked the emotional end of Neymar's international career, with the Brazilian legend retiring from national duty after a long and celebrated tenure.

Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board Reorganised Under 2025 Amendment, Includes Hindu Members

The Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board has been reorganised following a 2025 legislative amendment. The restructuring notably includes the inclusion of Hindu members in the board's composition. This marks a significant change in the board's traditional makeup, which previously consisted solely of Muslim members. The move reflects the broader changes introduced through the 2025 Waqf Amendment, which has been implemented at the state level in Madhya Pradesh.

Delhi HC: Families of borrowers killed in crashes can't claim owner's accident insurance

The Delhi High Court has ruled that families of individuals who die in accidents while driving a borrowed vehicle cannot claim compensation from the car owner's personal accident insurance policy. The court clarified that such claims fall outside the jurisdiction of the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT). Under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act, claims requiring proof of negligence are considered contractual in nature. Affected families seeking compensation must instead approach consumer forums or civil courts.

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